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title: "2026-03-05 09:00 - QBE373 Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT"
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# 2026-03-05 09:00 - QBE373 Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-558982c7-b4fc-4f0b-b566-2b6b0bd9ad36

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has completed a procurement process titled "QBE373 Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds - AWARD", within the industry category of Transport services. This process involved a mini competition as part of their Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Universal Cabs Ltd. Located in Suffolk, the contracted project will run from 16th March 2026 to 31st July 2031. The procurement process included deadlines for submissions on 5th March 2026 and clarification questions ending on 27th February 2026. The contract award, valued at £201,713.31, ensures the continuous provision of transport services excluding waste transport across various UK territories.

This contract potentially opens growth opportunities for transport service providers specialising in passenger transport without the waste segment. Businesses operating in the UK and particularly those situated in Suffolk and nearby areas can leverage this procurement award for business expansion in public transport services. Such tenders are particularly suited for established transport companies with capacity for sustained service delivery over long contract periods, enhancing their market presence and stability. High-quality service provision in line with the council's requirements could further establish reputability and future tender opportunities with local government bodies like Suffolk County Council.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Brockley to Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds. Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 09:00 Thursday 5th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Friday 27th February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d525584-0475-47e0-ad7e-913e20530a16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,713 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d525584-0475-47e0-ad7e-913e20530a16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d525584-0475-47e0-ad7e-913e20530a16
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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